Temperature checks to be conducted at train stations and post offices

This measure has since been rolled out at 12 High-Speed Rail stations, 239 stations under the Taiwan Railway Administration, 1,298 post offices, and bus transfer stations.

Lin was quoted by Taiwan News as stating that should any passengers be found to have a forehead temperature of 37.5 degrees or an ear temperature of 38 degrees, they will not be allowed to board public transport.

Containment strategy has been fuelled by scepticism towards China

Taiwan has reported 329 cases of Covid-19 and five deaths.

The country's containment strategy was initially fuelled by scepticism towards the information coming out of China, which led it to become more "self-reliant" in making its own assessment about the potential threats of new diseases.